Caltrain will provide historic levels of service starting August 30, offering a record 104 trains per weekday, including the return of the Baby Bullet express trains and hourly all-stop Local trains throughout the day. As an additional incentive to riders, Caltrain is discounting all of its non-Go Pass fares by 50% during the month of September. Learn more here.
Electrification Project Milestone
In August, Caltrain Electrification completed all foundations and poles between Menlo Park Station and Tamien Station in San Jose. More than 2,700 foundations and 1,600 poles have been installed to date. Crews continue to install foundations, poles and wires from San Francisco to Atherton. For a detailed update on progress in your area, visit CalMod.org/construction.
Marin Napoleon Bridge Project Complete
Construction on the Marin and Napoleon Street Rail Bridges finished in August. This crucial safety project involved replacing the 30-foot long rail bridge over Napoleon Street. The project also included cable and railway replacements on the Marin Street rail bridge and track work around the area. This project will help ensure the safety of riders and community members for years to come. Learn more at www.caltrain.com/marinnapoleon.
New, Safer 25th & 31st Avenues Open in San Mateo
The 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project opened two roads in August. The tracks were separated from the road at E. 25th Avenue, improving safety and traffic flow and reducing horn noise in the community. The project also opened a new east-west connection at 31st Avenue, making the new Hillsdale Station easily accessible to shopping, dining, and business destinations. Learn more at www.caltrain.com/25thGS.
In light of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the Bay Area, Caltrain is monitoring the situation and following local public health agencies and CDC guidance regarding public meetings.
Caltrain is implementing abold service vision for the future with a series of infrastructure and planning projects to modernize the system. Central among these projects is Electrification, which lays the foundation for a faster, greener, cleaner, and more reliable system for everyone.
